New Suit

Friday, September 26, 2008

New Suit

Last Saturday Ammon got a new suit. He was so excited because it makes him look like a missionary. He was so proud and wore the jacket during the rest of the time we were shopping and all the way home. He couldn't wait to go show it to his friend Linnea. My mom and and I tried to convince him that he could wait until church the next day, but he was just too eager. Finally we agreed that he could run down to her house to show her the suit, but that he had to come right back home to change into play clothes if he wanted to hang out any longer.

We got home and the first order of business was to put the whole suit on. He loved it and quickly ran out the door to the Martinson's house. I quickly became distracted with Peter, but a few moments later my mom said, "shouldn't he be coming back by now". About that time we heard a huge thunder clap and realized that we were getting sudden rain. I went outside to see if he was on his way home and ran back to grab my camera because this is what I saw:

When Linnea saw my camera she said, "My mom already took a picture." I guess I wasn't the only one who thought they were so adorable together!

This next picture is Ammon and Peter on Sunday, just before church. Ammon is excited to get to wear his suit for the Primary Program this week. The ward was great and immediately added a part in for him. His class is talking about how to strengthen families so he will say, "I can strengthen my family by remembering Heavenly Father and His love." It is actually supposed to finish with, "His love for me," but that's OK. I think he is adorable and does a great job anyway.

5 comments:

UnknownSeptember 26, 2008 at 9:58 PM
He looks so much older! Adorable. I have to tell you, I found a picture of Ammon when he was 4 months old and it looked SO much like Spencer to me, it was crazy. Anyways. Peter looks super cute too. It seems like his hair is getting darker maybe?
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AnonymousSeptember 28, 2008 at 11:06 AM
I am so sad I will miss the primary program. He looks so handsome in his suit. He and Peter are so cute!
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TiffanySeptember 29, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Cute boys, and cute umbrella pic
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KristaSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:40 PM
Ammon looks so cute in his suit. And that is fun that he was so excited about it. :-) You have two adorable little boys.
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Amanda EdwardsOctober 1, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Super cute boys. The suit makes Ammon look like he should be much older than he is.
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Family Proclamation

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.